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Command of 316th Medical Group changes hands
August 28, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy G. Friesen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group during a ceremony, Aug. 20. Friesen previously served as the deputy command surgeon for Air Force Central Command at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Her career also includes leadership positions in both operational and staff assignments, with a particular focus on medical operations and health care strategy. Friesen has served in various roles across the Air Force, including command positions and deployments in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve, and other key missions... MORE

People first: 316th Wing commander, command chief share vision and priorities at first all call
July 15, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, addressed the wing during their first all call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 3... MORE

U.S. Air Force Service Member speaks into a microphone he is holding with his left hand while in front of an American flag.

JBA leadership prepares for winter
November 8, 2022 — Approximately 40 senior leaders from across Joint Base Andrews gathered for an in-depth discussion about preparations and responsibilities for the upcoming winter season at JBA, Md., Nov. 7, 2022... MORE

A group of Joint Base Andrews leaders gather for a pre-season inclement weather brief at JBA, Md., Nov. 7, 2022. The group discussed JBA’s Snow and Ice Control plan and participated in a tabletop activity to ensure that all parties understood their roles and responsibilities for the upcoming winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Everybody vs. Racism: My Money is on Everybody
June 22, 2020 — As a double minority in the Air Force, who has dealt with my fair share of discrimination, it is important that I speak up at a time when the Black Lives Matter movement has the world’s attention... MORE

"Historically, the fight has seemed like black versus white but has now become everybody versus racism. And if anything, I have my money on everybody.”

Dorm residents break bread during monthly dinner
July 31, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews chaplains, along with the JBA Dorm Council, hosted a monthly dorm dinner here... MORE

11 WG leadership meet 11th MSG Airmen
August 3, 2016 — Col. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, visited several of the 11th Mission... MORE

Col. John Teichert (right), 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, discusses potential gym improvements with Isaac Melendez (left), 11th Force Support Squadron fitness director, at the West Fitness Center on JBA, Md., Aug. 1, 2016. Teichert visited several of the 11th Mission Support Group squadrons to become more familiar with the squadrons’ missions and meet with “America’s Airmen." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

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